Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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As the semester comes to a close, students and pre-registration optometrists across the UK are faced with the complex, long-term impact of COVID-19. OT put their questions to experts across the optics sector
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Hospital optometrist at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Jeremy Parkes, discusses a varied career and finding fulfilment in a macular clinic
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Pre-reg optometrist, Tamara Hasan, on how she’s adapted to working from home during the COVID-19 crisis
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City, University of London optometry student, Twinkle Bhuva, explains how a trip to India confirmed her interest in hospital optometry as a career
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Second-year optometry student at City, University of London and AOP student representative, Fatema Master, tells OT how her work experience placements inspired her career aspirations
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Optometrist and practice manager of Boots Opticians in Greenford Westway, Lorna Carasco, shares her career journey into optometry
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Third-year student at Glasgow Caledonian University and AOP student representative, Oliver Rose, tells OT about his path into optometry and his plans for the future
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Career counsellor at CV Writers, Michelle Hiseman, advises on the importance of reading the job description before an interview
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Pre-reg optometrist, Daniel Chung, on his one week hospital placement and preparing for Stage 2
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The exam regulator, Ofqual, will work with examining bodies and teachers to provide calculated grades for GCSE and A-level students whose exams have been cancelled